Ohad Naharin

Ohad Naharin (born 1952) (Hebrew: אוהד נהרין) is an Israeli choreographer, contemporary dancer, and creator and teacher of a unique system/language/pedagogy of dance called Gaga. He served as artistic director of Batsheva Dance Company from 1990; he stepped down in 2018.

Ohad Naharin
אוהד נהרין
Naharin in 2016
Born (1952-06-22) 22 June 1952
Kibbutz Mizra, Israel
CitizenshipIsraeli and American
Occupation(s)Contemporary dancer, choreographer and dance company artistic director to 2018
EmployerBatsheva Dance Company
StyleContemporary dance
TitleHouse choreographer
Spouse(s)Mari Kajiwara (1978 ~ 2001)
Eri Nakamura (~ present)
Children1 daughter (with Eri Nakamura)
Awards

2010 dance magazine award

2013 honorary doctor Juilliard school
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